OpenBridge Modeler

Plate Editor - Edit tab

SettingDescription
Boolean Operation Selects the processing to be carried out:
  • Union
  • Subtract
  • Intersect


Boolean operations: Union (left), Subtract (middle), Intersect (right)

Side Selects the side of the plate to apply the modification:
  • Top side
  • Bottom side
Reorients the active view so the selected side is visible as a plan view.
Outer shape Enabled for the Subtract Boolean Operation. Selects a polygon/shape or a complete solid or as the contour line:
  • Solid
  • Cut shape

Outer shape examples: 1) Contour, 2) Cut shape, 3) Solid

Note: The smartline must be a closed polygon, even if it is used as contour.
Parameter
  • Distance - Sets an offset away from the contour.
  • Depth - Enabled when Continued is disabled. Sets a depth of the contour processing for the Subtract boolean operations.
Hide Parts When on, all other component parts are hidden near the plate selection.
Continued Enabled for the Subtract Boolean Operation. The smartline is applied to the entire thickness of the plate.
Exact Point Input Set this option to specify the distance value to the new corner after selecting the insertion point.
Click to draw the contour by entering contour points.
Click to select the contour by selecting an existing smartline, circle or arc.
Click to add another edge to the plate.
Click to delete an edge from the plate.